Tiny trial tests minimal exercise for long COVID fatigue in veterans
NCT ID NCT05699538
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This completed study looked at why veterans with Long COVID feel so tired and tested a very simple home-based resistance exercise program (just one day a week for 8 weeks) to see if it's safe and feasible. Only 21 veterans aged 50 and older took part. The goal was to understand the mechanisms behind fatigue and explore if minimal exercise could help.
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Locations
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Washington DC VA Medical Center, Washington, DC
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20422-0001, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
minimal-dose home-based resistance exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, home-based exercise program to help reduce fatigue in older veterans with Long COVID.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise is minimal and may not be enough to make a real difference.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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